Rockefeller Remarks Highlight Big Oil Fine Fight
New York reports John D. Rockefeller’s only direct comment on the 9,240,000 Standard Oil fine. He predicted Judge Landis would be dead long before payment and displayed unshaken poise. He noted the era of big things and diverted to a small charitable gesture for a young couple.
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New York
Landis
Ublic
John LD. Rockfeller
Lanis
Rockefeller
Lts
Chicago
Ware’s Counsel Seek Rehearing in Land Conspiracy Case
Attorneys for George G. Ware prepare a motion for rehearing in the circuit court of appeals after the court affirms Ware’s conviction for conspiring to defraud the government of public land in Hooker and Thomas counties. Judge Sanborn writes the majority, with Judge Phillips dissenting on how the trial court treated the statute of limitations.
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Phillips
George G. Ware
Hooker
Thomas Counties
Circuit Court of Appeals
Ware
Sanborn
Look
Kidnaped by a Tornado in Infancy Reveals Long Search
An Iowa lad abducted by a tornado as a baby eighteen years ago learned his true identity last week after a quarrel with Paul Hudson. Hudson gave him $700 to seek his relatives. The hunt traced to Henderson Missouri and Villisca Iowa, where a sister and mother are found or expected.
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Des Moines
Charlie Ross
Chas. Bennett
Villisca
Iowa
Paul Hudson
Louisiana
Hudson
Henderson
Missouri
Bennett
Benjamin Richardson
Villisea
California
Kenneth
Brave wife helps arrest man after shooting in portsmouth camp
Mrs Wong Sun Yue wife of a Chinese dweller in the Portamouth aquave refugee camp and sister of Mrs Howard Gould of New York proved herself brave by grabbing the pistol from August Rodriguez the weapon used to kill Manuel Madrid and driving Rodriguez into police custody. Police credit her with aiding the arrest and praise her courage in the incident.
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San Francisco
Cal
Wong Sun Yue
Portamouth
Aquave
Mis
Howard Gould
New York
August Rodriguez
Manuel Madrid
Sun Yue
Dwight Casner Returns From His Pacific Journey
Dwight Casner arrives in Lead after two months traveling the Pacific coast. He survived the Columbia shipwreck off San Pedro while aiding others and clinging to wreckage, later floating aboard a trail raft until rescue. Casner helped passengers including J. E. Paul and wife and endured a rough sea before reaching Spokane and returning home to Lead.
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Daily Call
Dwight Casner
Dwight
Pacific Coast States
Sanrancisco
Portland
Ore
Pacific
Cowmbia
Oregon
Washington
Iwight
Columbia
San Pedro
Casner
Surace
J. E. Paul
Columbus
Ned
Beng
Spokane
Helena
Butte
Fontana
Emai
Gebo plans $500000 expansion for coal venture north of Thermopolis
A dispatch says Sam Gebo, manager for the firm poised to open large collieries twelve miles north of Thermopolis, has gone to New York to seek $409,900 for development. Gebo's plan includes 500 housing units, each cost at least $1,000, aiming to make Gebo a leading enterprise in the state and attract workers. The project could bring thousands of residents and workers to the region as business grows.
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Thermopolis
Sami¢bo
Gebo
New York
Gumiber
Skeleton of W. J. Barney Found at Smuggler Union Mine
The Denver News reports the exhumation of what is claimed to be W. J. Barney’s remains near the Alta mill in Gold King basin. General Wells and Steve Adams assisted, with Adams pointing to the grave, though later identification is disputed. The case ties to Arthur Collins’ death and broader mining unrest linked to the Western Federation of Miners.
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Manager Wells
Colorado
Steve Adams
Skeleton
Denver News
W. J. Barney
Bulkeley Wells
Union Mining Company
Wells
Idaho
Adams
Arthur Collins
Gold King Basin
General Wells
Barney
Collins
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
W. E. Boral
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
Windiewtoy
Tellyride
Arthur Colling
Union
Borah
Thahe
George Pettibone
Not Sure It’s Barney Doubt Over Skeleton Teeth
Contrary to reports of a light, Dr. S Toord failed to identify the teeth of the skeleton found Wednesday by General Bulkeley Wells as that of W. J. Barney. The minor is said to have been murdered in 1901 due to hostility to the Western Moderation. In an interview today, W. D. Hay-
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Barney
Tas
S. Toord
Bulkeley Wells
W. J. Barney
W. D, Hay
Cripple Creek Mine Card System Renewal War Wariness
Wood suggested the skeleton found was not genuine and not discovered in good faith. He stated the renewal of enforcement of the mine owner's card system at Cripple Creek since his acquittal signals the Mine Owner's Association intends to keep waging conflict with the Federation.
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Wood
Cripple Creek
Telephones Are Silent in Montana
Helena August 9 In obedience to the Montana Federation of Labor executive committee nine the telephone operators not already on strike walked out of switchboards in Helena thirteen girls joined the walkout The Rocky Mountain Bell service in Montana was declared unfair by the federation The walkout extended to exchanges with union operators and reportedly to smaller exchanges as well in a test of demands directed at General Manager S G Murray of Salt Lake City last Monday.
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Helena
Montana Federation of Labor
Montana
Rocky Mountain Bell
S. G. Murray
Salt Lake
Bute
Court Hears Argument for Injunction in Helena
Aug 10 Helena district court hears mandamus suit by Helena Cab Co against Rocky Mountain Bell for telephone service. Case cites public utilities duties and eminent domain. no hearing date set. In federal court Judge Hun weighs temporary injunction to halt unions boycott. Livingston, Butte, Helena affected. Alex Fairgrieves reports conditions satisfactory.
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Helena
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Helena Cab Company
Rocky Mountain Bell Company
Livingston
Murray
Butte
Alex Fairgrieves
Missoula Telephone Girls Stay At Work, August 10
Notieed federation dispatch from Missoula reports Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company employees, specifically the telephone girls, have not quit their posts and will remain at work. The statement clarifies ongoing operations at the Missoula office.
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Missoula
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Phones Must Work Despite The Strike In Helena
Judge Bach of the district court ordered the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company to resume operations despite the strike. He declared a duty to provide service and warned against interference, saying failure to run lines would forfeit the company’s franchise.
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Helena
Mont
Bach
District Court
Rocky Mountain Belle Telephone Company
Scientifically Defined First Love Theory by Browne
Dr Sir James Crichton Browne at the London international school congress presented a scientific view of first love as a cerebral agitation triggered by dormant association centers and afferent impressions. He challenged the notion that fish is ideal rain food for schoolchildren and urged meals rich in protein from animal sources for proper brain function.
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James Crichton Browne
London
I Will Reach the Pole Peary Seeks Safer Drift Voyage
New York August 10 Commander Robert E. Peary said at the Grand Union hotel that he expects to reach the pole this time if health holds. He plans to use lessons from his last expedition, drift with the current to gain latitude, shift westward by land, and deploy a stronger advance party with more sledges and supplies for safety during storms.
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New York
Robert FE. Peary
Grand Union Hotel
Grantland
Cape Morse
Cape Columbia
Veteran Sioux Falls editor to retire after 35 years in Dakota press
W S Bowen, long time editor and co owner of the Sioux Falls Daily Press, will relinquish his stake on September 1. During his thirty five year career he helped build Dakota Territory into South Dakota and will remain in Sioux Falls. Purchasers names not yet made public, but rumors tie them to insurgent Republican leaders. Dotson remains with the paper and will run the business department.
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Sioux Falls
W. S. Bowen
Sioux Falls Daily Press
Dakota Territory
Ld Yankton Press
Dakotan
Dakota
Old Territory
Union
Bowen
Souh Dakota
Dotson
C. I. Dotson
Des Moines
Hi Business Department
Liquor Dealers Barred From Catholic Foresters Order
St Paul Aug 10 The Catholic Order of Foresters adopts an amendment to its constitution banning liquor dealers both retail and wholesale from joining the organization.
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ST. Paul, Mann
International Convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters
Trains Packed as Travel Demand Surges After Fare Law
Trains out of Omaha run in two or three sections as travel surges post fare law. July sales jump over 2006, and Chicago tickets up at least 100 percent. Burling ton No 3 leaves in three crowded sections. eastbound and other routes also crowded. Trainmasters note many travelers who never rode before, with Union Pacific and others reporting heavy traffic and extra sections. Railroads warn the fare law may wipe out the normal 7 percent yearly passenger earnings gain.
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Omahta
Ane
Omaha
Chicago
Burlington
Nod
Joe Mik
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Milwaukee
United States
Mrs Winslow's Body Rescued By Mistake
Omaha reports two week search ends as Mrs Winslow's body is recovered and identified from the Columbia disaster. G W Edwards returns with her body. his son in law’s body remains missing after wrecks and salvage value near 200000 is cited amid graft claims. One survivor towed Mrs Winslow ashore, proving identity via tickets.
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Omaha
G. W. Edwards
Inlaw
C. A. Winslow
Columbia
Pacific
Mr. Winslow
Edwards
Winslow
Mr. Edwards
San Pedro
Crazy fugitive traced by postal cards in Albany
An insane hospital patient from Rockland county escaped Middletown and began sending souvenir postal cards from each town he stayed in. Authorities say he never used a mailbox until ready to depart, complicating pursuit as lunatic reporters track his movements.
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Attewnncy Commission
Middletown
Rockland County
Middletown Hospital
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